In this tutorial I show you how to create big authentic metal props, like this master sword, by #electroplating your 3d prints. #3dprinting and metal plating combined will create convincing objects for you prop collection or the next comic con. #cosplay
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This is the stuff I used for electroforming/electroplating in this video.
Chemicals for the prints:
🛒 Copper Anode: [ Ссылка ] *
🛒 Bright Copper Electrolyte: [ Ссылка ] *
🛒 Conductive Copper Paint [ Ссылка ] *
🛒 Palladium Electrolyte [ Ссылка ] *
Optional:
🛒 Gold Electrolyte [ Ссылка ] *
🛒 GRAPHIT Paint [ Ссылка ] *
🛒 Galvanic Degreaser [ Ссылка ] *
I used this printer:
🛒 ELEGOO Saturn 2 8K [ Ссылка ] *
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▶ Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Creating and smoothing the 3D Print
02:45 Creating a plating tank from acrylic glass
05:33 Making 3D prints conductive
05:58 Preparation of an electroplating bath for 3D prints
07:05 Polishing 3D Prints
09:30 Nickel Plating + Gold Plating the 3D prints
11:14 Candy painting the handle and cross bar
11:43 DIY braided strap and assembly of the sword
▶ For the galvanic bath:
* a container
* Acidic copper electrolyte
* Nickel electrolyte
* one or two copper anodes
* banana plug & alligator clips
▶ You may need:
* Degreaser
* Distilled water
* galvanic brush + pen
* Palladium electrolyte
* Gold electrolyte
Have fun. Try it. 🧡
▶ Good Resources
@Darkwingdad : Smoothing +Sanding Channel with very nice tipps
▶ More Stuff from me
Helmets Tutorial #1: [ Ссылка ]
Swords Tutorial #1: [ Ссылка ]
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